Important Dates

May 26-29, 2026 at Wichita Tech NICHE

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Space is limited to 16 participants in each workshop

All culinary sessions taught by NICHE instructors                

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Tuesday - Thursday, May 26-28, 2026, 8 am-4 pm

International Culinary Workshop

Three 8-hour days to use traditional ingredients and cooking methods from a variety of cultures

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Baking and Pastry

Three 8-hour days will include a variety of baked goods and pastries. 

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Daily lunch, hat, and apron included. Participants required to have long pants, close-toed non-slip shoes, and a knife kit (paring, chefs, and boning knife). 

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Registration Cost $425 

Knife Roll Cost $150 available with registration.

This MERCER knife kit includes a chef’s knife, paring knife, boning knife, bread knife, carving knife, peeler, thermometer, measuring spoons, knife sharpener, and case.

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Friday, May 29, 2026,  8 am-12 pm review & 1 - 3 pm exam 

ServSafe Manager Certification/Re-certification

by Heide Rippert, Instructor/Proctor

A pre-test will be sent to each participant, for review/study.

The day includes a 4-hour review session prior to the exam.

Lunch, Paper exam/Answer sheet, and proctoring included. 

Registration Cost $125 

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Graduate Level College Credit available 

 

Future FCS Teachers HALF-PRICE

PSU/KSU FCS College Education students & student teachers

 

Local Perkins funds can cover attendance costs.